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Kate Barker

Kate joined the Leap Health team in July 2025. She works across both our New Town clinic & our Home Care team. Providing exercise physiology services to Hobart & Beyond. Book Online with Kate

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Marcel Verkaart

Marcel is a physiotherapist with 25+ years of experience in working with a diverse range of clinical and chronic conditions in Australia and internationally. As a Dutchman he has had the privilege to work in several countries including the Netherlands, Germany, Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. He has an extensive background in orthopaedic, neurological and… Read more »

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Lucy Bowden

Lucy is a local Tasmanian who has recently returned home after living in Melbourne for 11 years. Lucy grew up on a family farm in Bothwell, attended high school in Hobart and moved to Melbourne to study. She studied the Combined Bachelor and Master of Physiotherapy Practice at La Trobe University and graduated in 2017. Since graduating,… Read more »

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Mesika Kolder

Meet Mesika – your French twist on physiotherapy! Born in Paris and raised among the water lilies in Monet’s hometown (yes, the garden’s real!), Mesika brings a unique blend of art, nature, and Alpine resilience to her approach to rehab. With six years spent living in the French Alps, her style is grounded yet dynamic.… Read more »

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Rebecca Lancaster

Bec is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC) with over 8 years of experience, primarily working in mental health and eating disorders. Her approach focuses on eating behaviour, mindful eating, and fostering a healthy relationship with food. As a Non-Diet Dietitian, Bec is passionate about providing weight-inclusive, trauma-informed care, supporting… Read more »

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Josephine Cooke

Josephine Cooke is originally from Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. She graduated with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) from the University of Newcastle in November 2024. During her studies, she completed an honours research project investigating the diets of rural Australians living in NSW at moderate to high risk of cardiovascular disease. This… Read more »

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Ben Tang

Ben grew up in Brisbane and completed Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours) in 2024 with a focus on Motor Neuron Disease During his university placements, Ben has gained hands-on experience working with athletes, neurological, mental health and people with disability. On top of placements, Ben has gained years of experience working in sport performance… Read more »

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Jaryd Bourke

We’re excited to introduce Jaryd, who grew up on the mainland in Wodonga and completed his Podiatry studies at Charles Sturt University in Albury. After graduating in 2019, Jaryd’s journey took him to Hobart, with a brief stint in Melbourne, all while working on his PhD! 🎓 Jaryd specializes in Achilles tendinopathy (also known as… Read more »

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Caitlin Pearce

Caitlin grew up in Adelaide and graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology from the University of South Australia in 2023.   She a strong background in swimming and aquatics, which made hydrotherapy placements a highlight of her studies. She has had the pleasure of working with a wide range of clients, helping people… Read more »

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Amir Jafari

Amir grew up in Hobart and recently graduated with a Master of Physiotherapy from the University of Tasmania, where he was part of the first cohort of Tasmanian-trained physiotherapists. Before that, he completed an undergraduate degree in Medical Research. His clinical interests are currently in shoulder pathologies and low back pain. He also values client-centred care,… Read more »

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